INTERNSHIP Category Planning Specialist (Starting from March)

at  Ferrero

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

You have a degree in Economicsor, Engineering, Supply Chain related fields. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, are results-oriented, and have a knack for solving complex problems.
You bring strong accountability, a proactive mindset, and a high level of precision to everything you do. Plus, your excellent interpersonal skills will be essential as you work closely with senior management and collaborate with people at all levels across various teams.
You are fluent in English. Proficiency in MS Office is a must, and if you’re familiar with S&OP, SAP APO, or other ERP systems, that’s an added advantage.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

At Ferrero HQ in Luxembourg, we’re looking for an intern to join our Supply Chain function for a 6-month internship starting in March. You will join the Premium Chocolate, Sugar Confectionery, and Beverages Category Planning team.
Reporting directly to the Category Planning Manager, you will have the opportunity to work closely with various central and local teams, gaining valuable experience in supply chain operations. This role offers hands-on involvement in category planning and exposure to cross-functional collaboration within Ferrero’s dynamic and international environment.
You will support the team within the activities linked to the overall planning, capacity assessment for mid-term horizon and product portfolio interacting with other Category Planning Specialists as well as the Global Presidency and Area Marketing.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this role, you will support the Category Planning team in coordinating mid-term production for the category through the Sales and Operations Planning process. You will assist in defining production allocation across various Group Plants, taking into account production capacity, constraints, and key industrial variables (such as formats and flavors).
You will contribute to capacity analyses, evaluating the capabilities of current industrial assets. Additionally, you’ll act as an Operations point of reference for the product portfolio, aligning with new catalog management practices in close collaboration with the Portfolio Managers from Global Presidency and SBD. Within the catalog framework, you’ll analyze product innovations, assess the impact of new CU/TU on the existing portfolio, and work toward continuous product harmonization.
Lastly, you will support the arbitrage process to address issues like shortages or unexpected production reductions in collaboration with Global Presidency, and assist with other Operations Category Planning analyses as needed.

HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE AND AT FERRERO:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.